High School Principal
(Start Date: January 2027)
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School
Brooklyn, New York
What is the Role?
Coney Island Prep is seeking an exceptional instructional and culture leader to serve as our next High School Principal during an exciting and transformative chapter in our school's history. As our High School transitions into a brand-new building, the incoming Principal will have a unique opportunity to establish a strong vision for academic excellence, student and adult culture, and school-wide systems that will shape the experience of our students, staff, and families for years to come.
Leading through an equity lens, the Principal will be responsible for driving exceptional academic outcomes, developing and coaching school instructional leaders and teachers, and cultivating a joyful, rigorous, and inclusive school community. The Principal will set and execute a cohesive academic and culture vision, ensuring that every student is prepared for success in the college and then career of their choice.
The Principal will directly manage and develop Vice Principals and members of the School Culture Team, while co-leading the school alongside the Director of Operations, who oversees the building's operational systems and team. Together, they will lead the successful transition into our new facility, establishing the structures, routines, and expectations necessary to ensure a safe, welcoming, and academically excellent learning environment.
The incoming Principal will report directly to the Chief Schools Officer.
What You’ll Be Asked To Do
Center Our Mission and Values: School Leadership
Reinforce Coney Island Prep's mission with staff, students, and families, inspiring all members of the school community to act on our mission every day; demonstrate strategic urgency, excellence, and optimism, and use our mission as a foundation for school-based decisions.
Establish and execute a compelling vision for high school academic excellence, student culture, and adult culture, ensuring alignment with CIP's broader K–12 vision and Graduate Profile.
Lead the successful transition into a new school building, establishing strong systems, routines, traditions, and expectations that foster a sense of pride, ownership, and belonging and belief among students, staff, and families.
Exercise strong judgment and strategic decision-making, consistently prioritizing actions that will have the greatest impact on student achievement, school culture, and long-term school success.
Build a cohesive, high-performing leadership team that shares collective responsibility for student outcomes and approaches challenges with urgency, collaboration, and a solutions-oriented mindset.
Oversee curriculum implementation and instructional programming in collaboration with Vice Principals, the Academics Team, and the Chief Academic Officer.
Develop and maintain strong systems for monitoring school performance, identifying areas for improvement, and ensuring consistent follow-through on school-wide priorities.
Demonstrate a commitment to continuous improvement by actively seeking feedback, reflecting on leadership decisions, and adjusting practices and systems in response to evidence.
Actively participate in Principal and School Leader Development meetings, collaborating with colleagues, sharing best practices, and participating in school collaboration visits.
Partner closely with the Chief Schools Officer to establish and execute school-wide academic, instructional, and culture priorities.
Co-lead with the Director of Operations to ensure a successful building transition, proactive operational planning, strong daily systems, and effective resolution of campus challenges.
Ensure the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors, while maintaining compliance with CIP policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
Build a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive School Community
Cultivate a school community rooted in strong…